Diabetes increases risk of severe COVID illness, hospitalization by up to 40%, study says
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People who have diabetes and elevated blood sugar levels face a significantly higher risk of being hospitalized with severe illness from COVID-19, per a new review.
In the 2022 edition, researchers took a deep dive into the link between diabetes and COVID-19, analyzing 3,799 articles and 91 studies. "Diabetes and high blood sugar affect every organ and system in our bodies, but especially the immune system." Antiviral medications can also help improve COVID outcomes for people with diabetes. Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
The review found that "poor glycemic control was a risk factor for adverse COVID-19 endpoints."
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